1. RhineII323.exe Driver
2. Readme.txt File Contents

Readme.txt Driver File Contents (RhineII323.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file
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File Description: VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter
Version: v3.23
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Part Number: RhineII323
Date: 09/01/2003
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Removal 		
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This is the network driver for the Gateway(r) MSI MS-6741 motherboard.

Note: Drivers for other operating systems are also provided within this archive.  However, Gateway has not tested and does not support the drivers with these other operating systems.  If installed on a computer running one of these operating systems, the drivers may not be compatible with some programs on your computer.  Contact the affected program's publisher for  
more information.


Identification

To confirm that this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard, perform the following steps.

If the computer is turned off:

1.  Turn on the computer.  At the Gateway screen, press the Tab key.  This screen goes by quickly so it may be necessary to press the Pause key on the keyboard.

2.  If x6741xxx.xx.x is listed on the top of the screen, this is the correct BIOS.  To continue the startup, press the Tab key on the keyboard.(where x = variable characters identifying the version of BIOS currently loaded).

If the computer is turned on and in Windows:

1.  From the Start menu, click Shut Down.  In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Restart, and then click Yes.

2.  As soon as the computer restarts, at the Gateway screen, press the Tab key.  This screen goes by quickly so it may be necessary to press the Pause key on the keyboard.

3.  If x6741xxx.xx.x is listed on the bottom of the screen, this is the correct BIOS.  To continue the startup, press the Tab key on the keyboard.(where x = variable characters identifying the version of BIOS currently loaded).




Installation

Download and double-click the file (RhineII323.exe).  Files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\RhineII323 folder on the  
hard drive.

1.  Open Control Panel.

 *  If you are using the Windows XP default Start menu, from the Start menu, click Control Panel.
 *  If you are using the Classic Start Menu, from the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.  In Control Panel, open System.

 *  If you are in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click the System icon.
 *  If you are in Classic View, double-click the System icon.

3.  In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.  

4.  On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

5.  In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to Network adapters.

Note: If a network driver is already installed, it is listed under Network adapters.  If a driver is not already loaded, it is listed under Other.

6.  Click the network adapter, and then from the Action menu, click Properties.

7.  In the Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 

Note: If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), please follow steps 8 through 11.   If you are not running SP2, please follow the instructions provided by the operating system to locate the driver, following the below option selections as closely as possible.

8.  In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, click to select Install from a list or specific Location (Advanced).  Click  
Next.

9.  Browse to the C:\Cabs\RhineII323 folder, and then click Next.

10.  In the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, click Finish.

11.  Click Finish to restart the computer. 


Removal

1.  Open Control Panel.

 *  If you are using the Windows XP default Start menu, from the Start menu, click Control Panel.
 *  If you are using the Classic Start Menu, from the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.  In Control Panel, open System.

 *  If you are in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click the System icon.
 *  If you are in Classic View, double-click the System icon.

3.  In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.  

4.  On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

5.  In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to Network adapters.

6.  Click to select the network adapter, and then from the Action menu, click Uninstall. 


Troubleshooting

1.  Run Network Diagnostics to help determine the network configuration difficulty.

 a.  From the Start menu, point to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click System Information. 
 b.  In the System Information window, from the Tools menu, click Net Diagnostics.
 c.  In the Help and Support Center window, click Scan your system.
 d.  The results are shown.  Click the plus sign (+) next to Network adapters for additional information. 

2.  Verify whether the link light on the back of the network card is lit.  If not, reseat the cable.  If the light is still not lit, check the cable and the port on the hub or contact your network administrator.

3.  Download the file again, and then perform the installation steps.


Applicable Part Numbers

MS6741

Computer Models:

600GE Series:

4410 - Gateway 614GE Desktop Computer

800GM Series:

4422 - Gateway 816GM Media Center Computer
4494 - Gateway 818GM Media Center Computer
4640 - Gateway 812GM Media Center Computer